10H Insertion - Pregnancy ICD-10-PCS
The 10H code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the pregnancy. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the 10H Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- 10H Obstetrics, Pregnancy, InsertionNon-billable header
- 10H003Z Insertion of Monitoring Electrode into Products of Conception, Open Approach
- 10H00YZ Insertion of Other Device into Products of Conception, Open Approach
- 10H073Z Insertion of Monitoring Electrode into Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10H07YZ Insertion of Other Device into Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
About the 10H Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Insertion (character H) refers to putting in a device or instrument into a body part. In the Obstetrics section, this operation specifically involves placing devices into the products of conception during pregnancy.
Within this classification, the Insertion procedure is coded based on the device used and the approach of placement. For example, the code 10H003Z represents the Insertion of a Monitoring Electrode into Products of Conception via an Open Approach, while 10H073Z describes the same device inserted Via Natural or Artificial Opening. Similarly, codes like 10H00YZ and 10H07YZ indicate the insertion of other unspecified devices by open or natural/artificial opening approaches respectively. These codes enable precise documentation of device insertion procedures during pregnancy, ensuring accurate medical records and billing in obstetric care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 10H range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 10H range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part, performed on the pregnancy. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
